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Lewis Hamilton has endured a disastrous first outing with Ferrari’s key suspension upgrade
Lewis Hamilton had a disappointing performance during his first race with Ferrari’s new suspension upgrade at the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix, being eliminated in the first segment of sprint qualifying.
This was Hamilton’s first experience with Ferrari’s adjustments to the rear suspension, aimed at addressing the car’s weaknesses.
The revisions were intended to help Ferrari find a better set-up window for its SF-25 car and improve its performance without compromising the plank durability, which has been a major issue.
Despite high hopes for the changes, Hamilton faced challenges with the car’s handling during practice and encountered difficulties during sprint qualifying.
Ultimately, Hamilton finished 18th, expressing frustration with the outcome and acknowledging the need for further work to optimize the new suspension setup.
Looking ahead, Hamilton remains determined to analyze and refine the new components to extract the maximum performance potential on upcoming circuits.
